Planning appeal decision
Mendham Priory, Mendham, Harleston, IP20 0JH
Planning appeal 3373299 at Mendham Priory, Mendham, Harleston, IP20 0JH (Mid Suffolk District Council) was allowed on 22 June 2026 by Inspector King T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of this Grade II listed building.
Application for Listed Building Consent - Internal alterations to the ground floor layout, removal of later added rear boiler room, removal of cement render and re -render with lime render
- Authority
- Mid Suffolk District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- King T
- Postcode
- IP20 0JH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of this Grade II listed building
What decided it
The very localised nature of the alterations and their neutral effect on the building's identified significance, combined with the careful sympathetic design and preservation of primary historic fabric, meant the proposal would preserve the special interest of the asset and not harm its significance.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 202Paragraph 215
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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